Moving from Pennsylvania to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Birmingham it is about 912 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 623 to 1,144 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~912 miPhiladelphia → Birmingham
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,104+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 1,036 people moved from Pennsylvania to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±608), and about 1,624 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Birmingham it is about 912 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,104 – $5,472 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,036 people a year (±608), against about 1,624 (±1,094) from Alabama to Pennsylvania, so Alabama loses about 588 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 25th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | Limestone County | 126 ±204* |
| Philadelphia County | Cullman County | 106 ±126* |
| Bucks County | Tuscaloosa County | 75 ±58 |
| Montgomery County | Baldwin County | 73 ±119* |
| Clearfield County | Cullman County | 71 ±102* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Philadelphia to Birmingham, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Pennsylvania and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Alabama
At about 912 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,104 – $5,472 for a two-bedroom home and $4,720 – $6,293 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,955 – $3,940; a freight trailer is $1,970 – $2,627.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,078 – $4,104 | $2,216 – $2,955 | $1,477 – $1,970 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,694 – $4,925 | $2,659 – $3,546 | $1,773 – $2,364 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,104 – $5,472 | $2,955 – $3,940 | $1,970 – $2,627 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,720 – $6,293 | $3,398 – $4,531 | $2,265 – $3,021 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,335 – $7,114 | $3,841 – $5,122 | $2,561 – $3,415 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,156 – $8,208 | $4,432 – $5,910 | $2,955 – $3,940 |
Transport only, for an estimated 912 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Pennsylvania to Alabama
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to Huntsville | ~623 mi | 3–7 days | $2,804 – $3,738 | $3,224 – $4,299 |
| Pittsburgh to Birmingham | ~708 mi | 3–7 days | $3,186 – $4,248 | $3,664 – $4,885 |
| Erie to Huntsville | ~723 mi | 3–7 days | $3,254 – $4,338 | $3,742 – $4,989 |
| Harrisburg to Huntsville | ~763 mi | 3–7 days | $3,434 – $4,578 | $3,949 – $5,265 |
| Pittsburgh to Montgomery | ~767 mi | 3–7 days | $3,452 – $4,602 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
| Erie to Birmingham | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Harrisburg to Birmingham | ~838 mi | 3–7 days | $3,771 – $5,028 | $4,337 – $5,782 |
| Philadelphia to Huntsville | ~843 mi | 3–7 days | $3,794 – $5,058 | $4,363 – $5,817 |
| Allentown to Huntsville | ~851 mi | 3–7 days | $3,830 – $5,106 | $4,404 – $5,872 |
| Erie to Montgomery | ~881 mi | 3–7 days | $3,965 – $5,286 | $4,559 – $6,079 |
| Harrisburg to Montgomery | ~882 mi | 3–7 days | $3,969 – $5,292 | $4,564 – $6,086 |
| Philadelphia to Birmingham | ~912 mi | 3–7 days | $4,104 – $5,472 | $4,720 – $6,293 |
| Allentown to Birmingham | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Pittsburgh to Mobile | ~945 mi | 3–7 days | $4,253 – $5,670 | $4,890 – $6,521 |
| Philadelphia to Montgomery | ~946 mi | 3–7 days | $4,257 – $5,676 | $4,896 – $6,527 |
| Allentown to Montgomery | ~964 mi | 3–7 days | $4,338 – $5,784 | $4,989 – $6,652 |
| Erie to Mobile | ~1,055 mi | 3–7 days | $4,748 – $6,330 | $5,460 – $7,280 |
| Harrisburg to Mobile | ~1,062 mi | 3–7 days | $4,779 – $6,372 | $5,496 – $7,328 |
| Philadelphia to Mobile | ~1,126 mi | 3–7 days | $5,067 – $6,756 | $5,827 – $7,769 |
| Allentown to Mobile | ~1,144 mi | 3–7 days | $5,148 – $6,864 | $5,920 – $7,894 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Birmingham, the distance is about 912 miles. From our model that is $4,104 – $5,472 for a two-bedroom home and $4,720 – $6,293 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,955 – $3,940 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,970 – $2,627. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Alabama, distances run from 623 to 1,144 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Alabama take?
Philadelphia to Birmingham is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Pennsylvania to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,970 – $2,627 for a two-bedroom home over 912 miles against $4,104 – $5,472 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,955 – $3,940, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,036 people (±608) moved from Pennsylvania to Alabama that year, against about 1,624 (±1,094) from Alabama to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 25th-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.